[Murray]

in reply to: History/Trivia Quiz. #18046

No worries.Also, 2002 was in Picton and 2003 was in Turangi. 2004 was another at Flock Hill.I joined in 1995, so can't go much further back then that.

[Murray]

in reply to: History/Trivia Quiz. #18044

2005 New Plymouth2006 Flock Hill2007 Napier2008 Alexandra2009 Pukeora2010 Twizel2011 Masterton2012 Cromwell2013 National Park

[Murray]

in reply to: BMW NZ and Motomart – kudos #17443

Has any body heard if it is on?

6/7 April (last weekend of daylight savings as is the tradition) at Pokaka Lodge. February newsletter has the booking details, it'll be posted out next week. Cheers

[Murray]

in reply to: Pssst, it’s here. #17069

Gazza, ya not doing a Dean on us are ya.

Nope, there's another couple of 100k in the HP2 yet  ;D

[Murray]

in reply to: Pssst, it’s here. #17061

Anti-hop clutch (whatever that is. Sounds like a slipper clutch).

An anti-hopping clutch just enables the engine brake torque to pass to the rear wheel at a reduced level during coasting. This prevents brief blocking or 'hopping' of the rear wheel due to the wheel load distribution when applying the brakes heavily and changing down at the same time. The bike is more stable and controlled under braking. Clutch disengagement during coasting is effected mechanically by means of a ramp mechanism.What's interesting is that the gearbox and clutch on the new 1200GS are integrated in the engine housing, first time for BMW. Obvious benefits in terms of weight balance, fewer bolt connections and sealing surfaces, but also in terms of the torsional response of the unit as a whole. In addition to saving space and weight, the new gearbox (two transmission shafts, one drive shaft, one output shaft) means there is no longer any need for the additional transmission oil previously required for lubrication.It's also the first serial production BMW to have a multi-plate wet clutch with eight friction discs instead of the previous single-disc dry clutch. The benefits of this lie in the reduced moment of inertia, due mainly to the significantly reduced external diameter of 147 millimetres (previously 180 mm), but also in its more compact size.Being as one of BMW's development goals was to increase performance overall, this (as well as adherence to future anticipated requirements of noise and exhaust emission control) could only be done through a change in the cooling system. The boxer engine in the new R 1200 GS continues to use air/liquid cooling, however, the coolant oil has been replaced by a glycol-water mixture, which has a high level of heat absorption capacity for more efficient heat dissipation. So-called precision cooling (a principle similar to that used in Formula 1) involves only those engine elements being cooled with coolant that are particularly exposed to thermal stress. The engine is still largely air cooled though, preserving the characteristic appearance of the boxer engine. The two radiators are pretty small and not that conspicuous. I quite like this bike, not that I'm up to replacing the HP2 just yet  8)

[Murray]

in reply to: Wellington Accom for 2, 21 Sep – 1 Oct. #17015

I didn't think so  :), but I am surprised you're leaving Wellington. I definitely thought you were a Beehive person.

Only been in Wellington 10 years Alex, quite possibly the longest I've lived in any one place, and haven't worked in the Beehive since early 2008. Time to move on, and anywhere in the South Island is as good if not better than anywhere in the world to live - IMHO.I've booked in for the Tussock Adventure in Waiouru just prior to the Rally. Have you?Garry

[Murray]

in reply to: Wellington Accom for 2, 21 Sep – 1 Oct. #17010

You thinking of moving back to the big A Garry?  ;D

Sorry, plan is to head South, I'm not really an Auckland person  😉

[Murray]

in reply to: Wellington Accom for 2, 21 Sep – 1 Oct. #17002

Thanks Garry, Have found a friend in Welly who is keen to have us inside and put up with us for the week. Dave

Bugger, was going to have a shot at selling you our place  😉

[Murray]

in reply to: Wellington Accom for 2, 21 Sep – 1 Oct. #16998

Dave, happy to put you and Greta up over the weekend if you've got no other offers. As long as you're comfortable with a couple of Dobermans (very friendly) sniffing around and cats who'll likely try and curl up with you, we've a spare room and all the mod cons, bathroom to yourselves etc. if you'd rather leave your tent packed away  🙂Give me a call - 0272180536Garry

[Murray]

in reply to: New Newsletter #16524

I like to find any excuse to go for a ride  :)!

I'm with you there  🙂

[Murray]

in reply to: New Newsletter #16519

they keep saying only an extra 8 cents a copy ,but I think its an extra 8 cents a page ,I bet when it was black and white it only cost 8 cents a page as well so the newsletter price has most probaly doubled.

Darryl, not sure how you've worked this out, however, to put it to bed; it's not 8 cents a page; black and white publication wasn't 8 cents a page either; the difference in print cost between the B&W newsletter and the colour newsletter is 8 cents per copy.Glad you like it too.Garry (aka "they")  😉

[Murray]

in reply to: NEW HOME PAGE #16436

Paying someone to do this was a consideration, we've looked at proposals as to what could be done that equate to quite significant dollars. Bruce is a grown lad, he volunteered to undertake this. There are others around to help.

[Murray]

in reply to: NEW HOME PAGE #16426

Maybe they've spent all the money on the colour newsletter and have none left for the website.

Yep, that's it Alex, 8 cents extra per copy of the newsletter has broken the bank  😛Need to face a few realities here, our target market is small, and relatively stable and having the jazziest website isn't going to double our membership, attract new members or sell much more gear. Like you, most people end up as forum fodder so a plain, vanilla look for the main site with basic info, a shop for some gear and that enables people to update their membership details is fine by me; and much easier to manage in-house. To do anything otherwise is going to get very expensive.I for one am grateful to Bruce for giving this a shot.

[Murray]

in reply to: North Island RAG #16305

Does anybody know if there is a north island Rag this year?

http://www.bmwmc.nz - Upcoming Events - 2012 RAG Rally; all the details posted 16 January.

I recall it is noted in the latest mag because we will miss out again as we will be in the SI for the Wings over Wanaka at that time. (Late March early April.

Wanaka is an outstanding choice Malcolm  🙂

[Murray]

in reply to: Inside leg measurements……………..and GS Adventure. #16263

Plenty of comparison articles re: GS vs GSA on the web, good one at bmwmotorcycles.com. In a nutshell Bruce has it, GSA has 33L fuel tank as opposed to the GS's 22L and a few extras like crash bar, extra lights, better suspension travel (which makes it taller) and a comfy seat; but it's also about 60kg heavier. My view, if you don't like the GSA buy a GS, add a light bar and PIAA lights, Touratech crash bars, lower the pegs and get Macdonalds to do a custom seat. Strap on gas cans are easy to get and keep the center of gravity lower. Ready for a world tour then  8)

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